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An introduction for
students and families
Shared by Loveland City Schools; 2/25/15
What is College Credit Plus?
College Credit Plus
Replaces PSEO
Replaces dual enrollment
Opportunity to
Earn College Credit
Grades 7 – 12
College-ready students
Many college course options
Public colleges are free
Private colleges may include small cost
College-readiness determined by college.
No minimum GPA required.
Apply and Get Admitted
Participate by getting
admitted into a college.
May have to take a
placement test and
other criteria.
Student Choice
Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree
or workforce certification at a public (or participating private)
college with the exception of remedial courses or courses that
are religious in nature.
Graduate with College Credit
Earn up to 30 college
credit hours per
academic year;
summer not included.
No more than 120
college credit hours
while in the program.
Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit
Students have options
Counselors will share
sample pathways with
you.
Pathways are courses
to help you choose,
not obligate you.
A semester college course of 3 or more credits
counts as a one-year high school class.
Under what scenarios can a qualified
student use College Credit Plus?
You want to take college courses to
satisfy your high school graduation
requirements.
You completed your high school
graduation required classes and you
want to begin college work.
You want to explore college and take a
course in a subject that interests you.
Books and Fees
Students attending a public college
do not pay for either books or fees.
Students attending a private college may
have a cost that includes books and fees.
Student Covers Parking and Transportation
Expenses
CC+ is only available during the school
year. Summer courses are not eligible for
the program.
Courses not taken for high school credit
are not eligible.
Acceptance of college credits at IHEs not
participating is at the discretion of the IHE.
Consider
Your
Personal
Academic Goals
If you fail the class or drop it too
late, you may have to pay for it.
Weighted Grades
College courses must be weighted the same as
Advanced Placement when there are advanced
standing courses in the same subject
area/department at the HS.
AP
Course
College
Course
Weighted Grades
College courses will be weighted the same as honors
courses when there are not advanced standing options
available in the same department or the HS does not have
the department.
Honors
Course
College
Course
Grades are Applied to
Graduation Requirements
The grade you earn in
the college course is
applied to your high
school graduation
required class.
Deadline for
Students:
By April 1,
you must tell
us if you intend
to participate
next year.
Questions?
For More Information
www.ohiohighered.org/ccp